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Oracle UK

Oracle Women in Leadership and Technology Work Experience

Virtual work experience

Application deadline: 8th January 2025

Ages: 16 - 19

17th February 2025 - 19th February 2025

10:00 - 15:00

3 days
Nationwide

Please note, the deadline for this opportunity may be brought forward if we receive high volumes of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply for an opportunity that interests you as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Are you a sixth-form student looking to explore career paths and gain real insights into the tech world?

Oracle is the 3rd biggest software company in the world with over 160,000 employees across 75 different countries. This unique experience is tailored to help you explore your future career options in tech—whether you’ve thought about it before or are just curious.

Why Choose This Program?

This program is run by Oracle Women in Leadership, designed to focus on helping young women in sixth form (ages 16-18) to navigate their career options.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

A Fresh Perspective: We’re breaking the stereotypes about tech! Discover diverse roles in areas like marketing, design, social impact, and engineering—there’s so much more behind the scenes of a tech company than you might think.

Peer-Led Experience: Our program is delivered by Oracle interns from prestigious universities, many not much older than you! They’ve built a program that addresses what they wish they’d known at your age.

Tailored Learning: We work closely with schools to shape the content around what students like you need most. You’ll get to explore topics and skills relevant to your interests and goals.

Career Guidance: You'll walk away with a experience you can talk about on your CV and through interactive workshops, we'll equip you with the skills to talk about it well.

This experience is designed for anyone interested in exploring diverse career paths—no technology background required! Just bring your curiosity and an open mind, and we’ll take care of the rest.

When applying, answer the following questions

  • What would you like to gain from this work experience?

More about what we do:

Oracle is a global leader in cloud computing, database management, and enterprise software, operating in over 175 countries with 160,000+ employees. A Fortune 100 company, Oracle serves 430,000+ customers worldwide, delivering innovative solutions that transform industries and drive business growth

Organisational website:

https://www.oracle.com/uk/

Experience You Will Gain:

  • You’ll engage in hands-on activities to build valuable career skills. You’ll participate in problem-solving workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, covering everything from employability skills to CV development and interview techniques. You’ll explore career paths, practice public speaking for confidence, and learn about personal branding to help you stand out. We’re here to ensure you get the most out of this opportunity to set a strong foundation for your future.

Skills You Will Gain:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Staying Positive
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
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